What will I learn?
Entry to the Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS)
How do I apply?
What are my career prospects?
Course Structure
Grades
Where do I get more information?
What will I learn?
The Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) will provide curriculum content in conjunction with the necessary skills and knowledge for teaching the middle years of schooling.
Entry to the Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS)
Entry to the Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) - 1 year - is available for those with a relevant first degree making them eligible for two specialist teaching areas:
English
Mathematics
Science
Studies of Society and Environment
How much will it cost?
For more information on costs, please use the fees calculator at the Programs & Courses database.
How do I apply?
Entry to the Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) as an International student is via direct application to the International Education Directorate. Application forms are available from online at http://www.uq.edu.au/international/index.html?page=1084&pid=17799.
In completing the application form please indicate your major as being Middle Years of Schooling (See page 1)
What are my career prospects?
Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) graduates will be eligible for teacher registration in Queensland. You will be qualified to teach the following subjects in years 6 to 9, incorporating two specialist teaching areas:
English
Mathematics
Science
Studies of Society and Environment
Prior to commencing this program, International applicants are encouraged to check their elilgibilty for registration should they complete this program with the teacher registration organisation in their country
Course Structure
Students enrolling in a Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) must complete the following courses.
EDUC6530 Middle Years of Schooling Curriculum: English
EDUC6500 Pedagogical Issues in Middle Years of Schooling
EDUC6505 Issues for Young People in Middle Years of Schooling
EDUC6555 Middle Years of Schooling Curriculum: Studies of Society and the Environment
EDUC6510 Professional Issues in the Middle Years of Schooling
EDUC6515 Supporting Learners with Diverse Needs
EDUC6545 Middle Years of Schooling Curriculum: Mathematics
EDUC6550 Middle Years of Schooling Curriculum: Science
Grades
Students must achieve a grade of 4 or above in all courses in Graduate Diploma in Education (MYS) program.
Where do I get more information?
The School of Education
Web: see sections to right and top of page
Phone: (07) 3365 6550
Email: mailto:info.education@uq.edu.au
Social Sciences Building (#24)
University of Queensland
St Lucia Qld 4072